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Biology of Lechwe flies MUSCA TEMPESTATUM bezzi with emphasis on the Nutritional requirements as provided by the Lechwe Antelope in Zambia
(2011-03-31)Studies on the feeding behaviour of Musca tempestatum were carried out in order to investigate the biology of the fly and its relationship to the lechwe antelope. This was done by observing the fly's feeding activities on ... -
Mineralogical and micromorphological characterisation of two soil sequences of the UNZA-FARM(Zambia)
(2011-03-31)The land has been the ultimate source of nourishment and origin of man and other living organisms. Man has depended and still depends on plants and animals for his survival. These in turn depend on the earth and other ... -
Assessment of Infestation levels of Chilo partellus swinhoe(Lepidoptera:Crambidae)on maize and the Impact of its parasitoid cotesia flavipes cameron(Hymenoptera:braconidae)in Sinazongwe District of Zambia
(2011-03-31)The spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) is one of the most destructive pests of maize in the warm, low altitude regions of Zambia. A study was carried out in Sinazongwe district, which is located at about 600 ... -
Some reproductive characteristics of Lates stappersII in the Southern part of lake Tanganyika, Zambia
(2011-03-31)The following aspects of reproduction of Laics siappcrsii caught in the /amhian sector of Lake Tanganyika were studied: stages of maturity and spawning season: sixes at maturity: sex ratios and fecundity. Fish samples ... -
Epidemiology of viral gastroenteritis in Children under 5 years at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2011-03-31)The clinical and epidemiological aspects of rotavirus diarrhoea was studied in hospitalized children under five years with acute gastroenteritis in Lusaka, Zambia for a period of one year. Two hundred and fifty six (24.1 ... -
Freshwater snail diversity in relation to Schistosomiasis in the middle Zambezi basin in Lusaka Province
(2011-03-31)This study was carried out at the Middle Zambezi basin in Lusaka province to determine freshwater snail diversity, its relationship to the presence of schistosomiasis and the impact of prevailing environmental factors ... -
An Investigation into the role of Allelopathy in influencing plant diversity around Lantana Camara groves
(2011-03-31)Invasive alien species have become a serious threat to plant biodiversity in many parts of the world. Globally the threat to biodiversity due to invasive alien species is considered second only to that of habitat loss. ... -
Human T-Cell leukaemia virus type 1(HTLV):A prospectus sero-epidemiological study, Lusaka, Zambia
(2011-03-31)HTLV-1 is a retro-virus responsible for pathological disorders such as Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (TSP) and Adult T cell Leukaemia/Lymphoma (ATL). The main characteristic of HTLV-1 infection is its long period of ... -
Determination of magnesium in dolomite
(2011-04-01)In this work, four methods have been tried in an effort to find the best method for the determination of magnesium in dolomite, The determination of the magnesium content of dolomite, the raw material for the production ... -
Studies of fluke infections in Cattle:special reference to the Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay(ELISA)as a diagnostic tool for bovine fascioliasis and shistosomiasis
(2011-04-01)Studies on fluke infections in cattle with special reference to diagnostic methods were carried out. A suitable diagnostic method was necessary for use to investigate the prevalence and distribution of Fasciola spp. and ... -
Use of Locally available materials in the development of culture media for the production of Cheese starter cultures in Zambia
(2011-04-01)To determine which farms around Lusaka produce Cheese, a questionnaire was prepared and dispersed to dairy farms affiliated to the Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) around Lusaka.The Dairy Produce Board of Zambia ... -
Levels of Chlorine and phosphorus containing pesticide residues on selected vegetables in Zambia
(2011-04-01)Tomatoes and cabbage samples were analysed for chlorpyrifos and monocrotophos residues by Gas Chromatography (^GC) vntYv electron capture detector. One field o? tomatoes and cabbage was treated for four weeks at the ... -
A study of Enzyme variation and chloroquine sensitivity of plasmodium falciparum in Vitro
(2011-04-01)Blood sampler- from children with malaria, were used to set up iri_ vitro cultures of Plasmodium falciparam using fresh human serum to enrich the culture medium. A number of investigation:-; airafid at improving the i_n ... -
Concertration and toxicity levels of heavy metal pollutants in soils and vegetation in kitwe (Copperbelt),Zambia
(2011-04-04)In Zambia, mining of minerals is concentrated in the Copperbelt province. This and other industries of the area has brought about environmental degradation through release of possible unwanted toxic substances. The purpose ... -
The characterisation of acetophenone monooxygenase
(2011-04-04)Catechols are important precursors in the production of pharmaceuticals but they are associated with many problems such as their instability and susceptibility to oxidation and polymerisation. In order to avoid these ... -
Spectroscopic studies-Cyclopentadienyl iron dicarbonyl ketone complexes
(2011-04-04)This dissertation is focused on the spectroscopic characterization of cyclopentadienyl iron dicarbonyl ketone complexes 42. The ketone silver tetraflouroborate complexes 32 are initially prepared. The formation of 32 is ... -
Aylalox metabolites in human urine and liver in Zambia
(2011-04-04)Aflatoxins are believed by many investigators to play a major role in the etiology of primary hepatocellular carcinoma (PHC). As PHC is the commonest tumour of men in Zambia, investigation of aflatoxin exposure of the ...
